Zendaya considers best friends those people who speak well of her even in her absence

For Zendaya, the essence of true friendship lies not just in the moments shared in the spotlight, but in the way friends talk about each other when no one is watching. “To me, a real friend is someone who speaks well of you even when you’re not around,” Zendaya revealed in a recent interview.

“It’s easy to be kind and supportive when the person is right there with you, but the real test of friendship is how they talk about you when you’re not in the room.”

Zendaya’s perspective is one that resonates with many, especially in an industry where reputations can be fragile and rumors can spread like wildfire.